SLPP National Convention commences
August 11, 2019 03:03 pm
The first ever National Convention of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) commenced at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium amidst festivities.
Former President and Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at the event marking the opening of the convention.
The Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa is set to be awarded the leadership of the SLPP at this convention.
Subsequently, Rajapaksa would announce the candidate nominated by the SLPP for the upcoming presidential election.
The convention will be telecast live on TV Derana from 3 pm onwards this afternoon.